WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Wednesday, May 31, 2023, at 12:30 PM CT, Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) will host a virtual press conference to discuss the bill before the House which if passed, avoids a default on our national debt. WHO: Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) WHAT: To discuss the bill before the House which […]
In the wake of the tragic apartment collapse that occurred in our beloved hometown of Downtown Davenport this past Sunday, Cookies & Dreams is stepping up to provide support & relief to the affected residents. We are proud to announce the launch of our special edition Davenport Disaster Relief Box, a collection of our favorite […]
If you are traveling on Memorial Day, expect some short delays near the TBK Bank Sports Complex. On Monday, May 29th starting at 7am, the Quad Cities Running Festival supporting Live Fit With Lupus begins at the TBK Bank Sports Complex, 4850 Competitive Drive, and will use a portion of Forest Grove Drive for a […]
Davenport North and West students worked on the construction of this quality-built, Student Built Home in cooperation with the Davenport Community School District and the Quad City Area Realtors. The students were under the direction of Craig Peckenschneider, Student Built Home Teacher at North High School. Today, was the Student Built Home Celebration where the […]
MACOMB/MOLINE, IL – – Western Illinois University alumna Ramona Bellino would have graduated from college in 1971, but life had other plans. “The day after I graduated from St. Casimir High School, I entered the workforce,” said Bellino, the oldest of nine children. “I was uncertain at that point about the career path I wanted […]
Meetings are a key driver of the economy and workforce, playing a critical role in fueling other industries and stimulating the region’s economy. Visit Quad Cities, the region’s official destination management and marketing organization (DMMO), works with regional and national meeting planners to host their events in the Quad Cities. Visit Quad Cities announced today […]
Project NOW is opening a new Head Start center in Moline at the Esperanza Center this fall….and we need staff. Contact Head Start Director, Andrea Flannery, with any questions you have. 563-320-3452
If you see a group of law enforcement officers running through the streets of Bettendorf and Davenport today – don’t panic! It’s all for a good cause. On Tuesday, May 16th at 10am, the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics begins outside the Bettendorf Police Department – 1609 State Street, Bettendorf. Officers will carry […]
Congressman Eric Sorensen (Il-17) introduced amendments that would better secure the southern border and prevent the spread of fentanyl to an immigration bill the House of Representatives considered this past week. “We need to secure the border and work together on bipartisan solutions that fix our broken immigration system,” said Sorensen. “That’s why I took […]
U.S. 67 (River Drive), Grant Street, and 6th Street are back open as the Mississippi River recedes. As part of the reopening process, Bettendorf Public Works Crews cleaned and inspected the roadways for damage, as well as removed the concrete barriers and ensured floodwaters did not harm the electricity connected to traffic lights. Public Works […]
